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Homeschool Days - Alternative Energy - Primary
2025-12-11 13:30 - 14:45 (America/Chicago) | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States

Homeschool Days - Alternative Energy - Secondary
2025-12-11 15:15 - 16:30 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States

UTRGV Men's Soccer vs College Cup Semifinals
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-12 | Kansas City, Mo.
UTRGV Men’s Soccer vs College Cup Semifinals

UTRGV Men's Basketball vs UT Arlington
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Edinburg, TX, UTRGV Fieldhouse
UTRGV Men’s Basketball vs UT Arlington
Streaming Video: https://www.southland.org/espn
Streaming Audio: https://www.southland.org/watch
Tickets: http://utrgvtickets.com/

Gingerbread Challenge
2025-12-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-13 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-14 15:00 - 16:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States

IMAS Gingerbread Challenge
2025-12-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-14 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-15 15:30 - 16:30 | IMAS Museum, 1798 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Get ready for a sweet and creative holiday tradition at the IMAS Gingerbread Challenge. Families are invited to build and decorate their very own gingerbread-style house using graham crackers, frosting, and plenty of candy. The best part? Kids get to make a festive mess at the museum—and take their delicious creation home afterward.
Each hands-on workshop lasts between 45–60 minutes and includes general admission for registered participants. Day-of registration may be available at the admissions desk depending on space, and children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is $13 per participant or $8 for IMAS Members, and up to two additional family members may join by purchasing general admission upon arrival. Guests are encouraged to plan their visit around museum operating hours if exploring before or after their workshop time.
Spots are limited and all registrations are final, so be sure to reserve your time slot and enjoy this fun, festive, and tasty holiday experience at IMAS.

Deborah Case Dance Academy - Winter Recital 2025
2025-12-13 04:00 - 09:00 | McAllen Performing Arts Center, 99 Center Ln, McAllen, TX, United States
Deborah Case Dance Academy – Winter Recital 2025 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center
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Holly Jolly Party at McAllen Public Library
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 | McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX, United States
Santa Claus and friends are coming to town and they’re bringing lots of holiday cheer to McAllen Public Library. Stop by for this FREE event and grab a cup of hot cocoa, sweet treats, crafts, a picture with Santa Claus, coffee courtesy of Starbucks, and photo ops throughout the library!
This event is free and open to the public, from children to abuelitos. For more information, contact the Main Library’s Children’s Department at 956-681-3010 or visit our website at bit.ly/mplholly.

Adult Workshop - Cochineal Pigment Painting
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Cochineal Pigment Painting
Saturday, December 13, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Price: $25 | $20 IMAS Members
Learn about the cochineal insect and the carmine pigment that has been used throughout history to create art from the Renaissance to Indigenous textiles and more. Participants will use cochineal insects to make their own paint pigment and experiment with other organic materials to create different colors as they fabricate their Insecta-inspired work of art. This workshop includes a tour of the Insecta: Small Wonders exhibit.
Museum admission included with workshop registration. Advanced registration is encouraged due to limited capacity.

Cochineal Pigment Painting
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | IMAS Museum, 1798 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Dive into the fascinating world of natural color at this hands-on Cochineal Pigment Painting workshop. Guests will learn about the cochineal insect and the rich carmine pigment it produces—an iconic dye that has been used for centuries in Renaissance art, Indigenous textiles, and beyond.
Participants will create their own paint pigment using cochineal insects, explore how organic materials can shift and transform color, and craft their own Insecta-inspired artwork. The experience also includes a guided tour of the Insecta: Small Wonders exhibit, offering deeper insight into the tiny creatures behind this brilliant hue.
The workshop runs from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and costs $25, or $20 for IMAS Members. Museum admission is included with registration. Space is limited, so advanced registration is encouraged to secure your spot in this unique and creative afternoon at IMAS.

5th Annual McGrinch Meet & Greet at McAllen Heritage Center
2025-12-13 15:00 - 18:00 | McAllen Heritage Center, 5 S Main St, McAllen, TX, United States
Meet & Greet with our friendly McGrinch at the McAllen Heritage Center! FREE EVENT!
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
2pm-6pm
Visitors are welcome to take photos with your own camera or phones! Local vendors and artisans, music, food vendors and much more in our unique outdoor park right in the center of downtown McAllen! We are hosting a Family friendly, Pet friendly event!

White Christmas Indoor/Outdoor Market at Selfies & More!
2025-12-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Selfie’s and More Studio, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX, United States
Enjoy Amazing Vendors For All Your Present Needs! Support Small Businesses And Enjoy A Free Cold Brew Coffee with A $15.00 Purchase!
Take A Stroll In Our Indoor Selfie Studio And Snap Some Memorable Photos With Your Friends, Family, And Loved Ones.
Let the Festivities Begin Starting Off The Holidays At The Selfie Studio In McAllen!
Pictures 📸 With Santa 🎅 @santashane starting at 8pm
FREE Admission
Enjoy 40 Vendors
Support Local Support Small Businesses!

UTRGV Concert Series - The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz perform a soulful afternoon of music for violoncello and piano. From Janáček’s dreamy and imaginative “Fairy Tale” to Rachmaninoff’s thrilling Sonata for Violoncello and Piano, this recital is sure to delight and inspire

The Romantic Cello: UTRGV Series
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | IMAS Museum, 1798 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Enjoy a soulful Sunday afternoon as UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz take the stage for an intimate recital of music for violoncello and piano. The program journeys from the dreamy, storybook world of Janáček’s Fairy Tale to the rich and expressive harmonies of Rachmaninoff’s Sonata for Violoncello and Piano, with a contemporary touch from Jessie Montgomery. This beautifully curated performance promises to move, inspire, and captivate listeners of all ages.
The UTRGV Concert Series at IMAS is a unique opportunity to spend Sunday afternoons surrounded by fine art and live music. Each concert highlights the exceptional talent of the UTRGV School of Music faculty and students, featuring a rotating lineup of genres and instruments—piano, cello, jazz, voice, percussion, and more—performed in the galleries of the International Museum of Art & Science.
This concert is included with general admission and is free for IMAS Members and UTRGV College of Fine Arts Patrons of the Arts. Presented in partnership with the UTRGV College of Fine Arts, it’s a wonderful way for families and music lovers to connect with the arts in a warm and welcoming setting.

UTRGV Men's Soccer vs College Cup Finals
2025-12-14 - 2025-12-15 | Kansas City, Mo.
UTRGV Men’s Soccer vs College Cup Finals

Blue Oyster Cult Concert
2025-12-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Payne Arena, 2600 N 10th St, Hidalgo, TX, 78557, United States
tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3A00633094532699

UTRGV Women's Basketball at Stephen F. Austin
2025-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Nacogdoches, Texas, William R. Johnson Coliseum
UTRGV Women’s Basketball at Stephen F. Austin
Streaming Video: https://www.southland.org/espn
